The Toy

Overview

When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.

Directed by Francis Veber

Top cast

Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin

The butler

Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux

The governess

Lyne Chardonnet

Miss Blond

L

Lyvia D'Alche

Hostess

Yves Barsacq

Robert

B

Bernard Bauronne

Pilot

Serge Berry

Head waiter

Éva Darlan

The press secretary

F

Fred Descamp

The doorman

M

Marie Frey

Servant

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